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BELLICOSE PRESS ACTIVE IN ITALY: NOT CONVINCING

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL "').

ROME, TO-DAY. THE ITALIAN MAN-IN-THE-STREET IS CONVINCED THAT THE PRESENT CONFLICT WILL REMAIN LIMITED TO FRANCE, BRITAIN AND GERMANY, DESPITE THE INSPIRED CAMPAIGN IN THE FASCIST PRESS URGING PUBLIC OPINION TO BE READY TO FACE ANY. EMERGENCY FOL- LOWING THE ALLIES' DECISION TO STRENG- THEN THE BLOCKADE AGAINST GERMANY, Some rumours even assert that Italy is determined. to escort Nazi merchantmen with Italian war- ships while they are sailing for the Reich, and Fascist quarters emphasize that Italy categori- cally rejects the suggestion of the Allies that the neutrals curtail their trade with the Reich. It is stressed that Italy desires to increase her exports to Germany in view of their treaty of alliance and ties of friendship.

Italian quarters are showing grow- ing irritation at the presence of Bri- tish warships in the Mediterranean

Havas, and Adriatic.

No Confirmation By Mussolini

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")

Rome, To-day.

by the

Italian

No confirmation of the extremely strong stand taken

be found in a speech press is to

delivered at Mussolini market place in Orvieto.

Signor

the

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having enormous repercussions, but we are confident we are strong enough to face them," he said.

"Italy will be equal to whatever events this late Spring brings us. "The young, resolute Italy which we created through 20 years of hard, uninterrupted efforts, conquered the African Empire in seven months and

ago liberated

a year

people in three days.

NATURAL

THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 8, 1940 ́

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Sir William Crookes' lenses.

Something to offast the "hármful glaro is necessary but you don't

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(8PECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Paris, To-day.

The "Paris Soir" says that when Ribbentrop summoned the Swedish and Norwe- Nazi Foreign Minister [gian Ministers and conversation with them for an hour, the general atmos- phere of the conference was indicated by a Wilhelmstrasse spokesman who declared:

A Chinese report this afternoon, .from the border,

originating

alleges that Sha-ng-chung-

Was

bombed at 8.30 a.m. to day by Japanese aircraft.

That Charles Onslow, 40, was formerly an informer of

with menaces; and the Albanian

"We will always be victorious." Havas.

PRINCESS. FAWZIEH (SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL") Cairo, To-day.

The little Egyptian princess, who is to be named Fawzleh, was given a "The events we are witnessing are 41-gun salute.---Havas.

ANNOUNCING

THE

ARRIVAL

OF

NEW SUPPLIES

OF

DAKS

THE PRINCE-

OF SLACKS

FOR MEN

"The German Government is con- Allies contemplate vinced that the military action through Norway and Is watching the situation closely.

"The Allies want to prevent Sweden İfrom sending us Iron-oro, but the Reich's interests will be preserved." -Havas.

Reports in circulation this morning stating that 11 Japanese warships, with a number of arm- ed trawlers and an aircraft car- rier, 'arrived in Bias Bay yester- day, cannot be confirmed by well- informed quarters.

The reports add that 30 Japan- ese warships are cruising along and the coast between Swabue Hong Kong and that the popula- tion of Sha-ng-chung, terminus of the Taipo-Sha-ng-chung Ferry Service, are preparing to evacuate.

Mr. H. A. Taylor, Assistant Superinten- dent and Monopoly Analyst of the Imports and Exports Depart- ment, was disclosed by the Po- lice at the Central Magistracy this afternoon when Onslow again appeared, charged with obtaining $30 from a fish-dealer by false pretences, with demanding $30 with .de- $3 manding

with menaces. It was alleged that accused told complainant that lie was sent by Mr. Taylor to collect $3 monthly, otherwise his opium den at No. 31, Jubilee Street would be raided. Accused was paid $9 in advance for three months. Later he de- manded $100 which he reduced to $30: The fish-dealer informed Mr. Taylor and subsequently accused was arrested.

The case is continuing.

London, To-day.

Allies

It is revealed that the have given notice to Norway that take they reserve the right to such measures as they think ne- cessary to hinder or prevent Ger- many obtaining resources and fa- cilities in Norway.

The Allies will deny the use of territorial waters for the carrying of contraband.

that

They have given notice three areas in Norwegian terri- torial waters have been rendered dangerous to navigation by mines. The statement issued said that if the successful prosecution of to the war required the Allies take such measures, world opinion would not be slow to realise the necessity and purpose of their ac- tion.-Reuter.

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